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TIL that Monty Python’s Flying Circus was commissioned by David Attenborough, who was Director of Programs at BBC in 1969.

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D148P TIL that a single Wolverine crossed the ice of Lake Huron into Michigan, where it lived out its days as the only one in the entire state. A local science teacher followed and studied her closely for years until her death. Upon finding her dead he said, "I feel like I lost a member of my family."
b9y1p TIL Using lasers, Stanford scientists transformed hydrocarbon molecules in oil and natural gas into pure diamonds.
WkGVB TIL thanks to the U.S. version of the sitcom "The Office", Scranton, Pennsylvania has gone from a former coal city into a major tourist attraction, revitalizing its downtown area
e09N4 TIL that in 1958, Formula 1 driver Stirling Moss defended his championship rival Mike Hawthorn from being disqualified from a race, allowing Hawthorn to keep the 6 points he earned. Hawthorn would go onto win the Championship by 1 point.
WkGK9 TIL Billy Joel attempted suicide by drinking furniture polish and ended up in a coma at Meadowbrook Hospital